Sorry folks, I have been a way for a bit. Seems like every time I built in some time to write, something else gets in the way, like life! I have been meaning to write for the last five days and I have just not got it done.
My training has slowed down a bit in the biking and swimming areas. I have kind of done this on purpose as I am trying to train more for the half marathon on May 12. I am hoping the plan will work with out losing to much on my swim and bike. My goal is to try and get two of each workouts built in each week along with my running. So far, I slacked a little on those but, like I said life is a bit busy right now. With Easter and both of my girls have birthdays coming, oh and work, things are crazy. Olivia's birthday is on Easter and it is the golden one too! So much planning is needed!
One of the things that has been on my mind a lot lately is the groups I have been running with. First, I cant explain to you the value they have in my eyes. About every other day, I so look forward to running, no matter how bad or good I feel, I always know they are there and will get me through the workout. This morning was a prime example, I felt tired, my legs felt tired, my allergies were firing on all cylinders and I just did not have it. Until I started and kept pushing because of the people I run with. I ended on a 7:10 mile, mile 6. I believe there were nine of us getting after it. At one point it was silent, no one talking, which is really rare amongst this group, but you could hear every ones sneakers beating the pavement, working...all before 6 a.m.! Incredible the amount of effort we put in.
Now, I know, I have talked about the running group before but I can't seem to get over the fact that there are this many GOOD people out there that are willing to get up at about any hour of the morning to run! To RUN! They are dedicated, they are athletes, they are moms, they are dads, they are professional, they are the CRAZY! I will admit runs without them are very hard to deal with, which is something I am working on. I have also talked about surrounding myself with good people because the results are, well, GOOD! Some of the people drive a half hour to get to us, some push the limits to get to work on time, some do it because it is the only time they can, some just go because of the camaraderie. For whatever reason, they get it done, early in the morning. Good example, last weekend, we gathered at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday morning and more at 6:00 a.m. and even more at 7:30. I believe we ended with about 14 runners, that early on a Saturday morning!
One reason I wanted to reflect about this was to make sure you all know how important and what GREAT people I am privileged to workout with. If you are not running with us, you should, YOU CAN! You are missing out. Some of these people have come so far in their running, it is amazing to watch. YOU could be that person too. Power in numbers!
I am super excited to continue my venture in running this summer. I am not to worried about PR's, but I know they will come when I workout with this group, they are just that type of group.
For now, 6 B4 6, CRAZIES, thanks for all your push and helpful advice, you are the best. If you are not part of it yet, come join us, you are missing out. Till next time, YOU CAN get out there and achieve!
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